Certified Coding Specialist

Position Title:
Certified Coding Specialist
Duration:
03 Months with possibility of extension
Location:
Work remote in the following states:
CA, TX, NC, TN, WI, IA and UT.
Shift hours:
Mon-Fri first shift.
Position Summary:

The Coder reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results and applies appropriate ICD-10-CM, and CPT-4 codes.
Codes are used for billing, internal and external reporting, research and regulatory compliance activities. Resolves billing related errors and assists with workflow changes and process improvement projects. Meets ongoing productivity and quality standard of 95% accuracy rate or better.
Verifies that all ICD-10 codes are correctly captured.
Verifies that physician is correctly abstracted.
Keeps abreast of coding guideline changes.
May identify chargeable items for facility level for given Customer.
May assign codes for diagnoses and treatment for ancillary outpatient encounters.
Abides by the standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association
(AHIMA) and adheres to all official coding guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned. Additionally, the Coder III utilizes technical coding principles and APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPt-4 procedures.
Assigns codes for diagnoses, treatment and procedure for multiple specialized departments, including Outpatient ancillary, Emergency Customer, and Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery.
Determines the correct principal diagnosis, co-morbidities, complications, secondary conditions and surgical procedures.
Assigns MS-DRG, Present on Admission (POA) indicators, Hospital Acquired conditions), and accurately abstracts discharge dispositions.
Queries physicians per established policy and procedure when documentation is not clear or conflicting.
Qualification:

Five years of progressive inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of a certified coding program or graduate of a CAHIM accredited HIT program required.
CCS Credential.